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Shirley Stressenger Obituary

Shirley Ann (Cudmore) Stressenger of Norwood, formerly of Sharon, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John B. Stressenger Jr., she was the loving mother of Michael Stressenger of Fitchburg, Joan Stressenger of Aurora, Colo., and Leslie Stressenger of Quincy; devoted sister of Iona MacDonald of Avon, Kathryn DeMoss of Westport, Ruth Cudmore of N. Attleboro, and the late James Cudmore; dear aunt of Patricia Lewis of N. Dartmouth. Shirleys funeral will be held Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m. in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rte. 1A), Norwood. Interment will follow in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Sharon. There will be no public calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood, 781-762-0174 www.gilloolyfuneralhome. com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 16, 2013.

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Kathryn DeMoss

August 3, 2013

Dear Shirley,

How I miss you my happy little sister.I miss your smile, your laughter, your spirit of life and the way you always stepped up to the plate to meet life's challenges. Although dementia stole you from those of us who loved you, you left us the great gift of wonderful memories to help us carry on. Rest in peace my dear little sister.

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Lois Fitzsimmons

July 17, 2013

Condolences to the Cudmore/ Stressenger family at this time of sorrow.

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Diane Rhodehamel

July 16, 2013

Ruth & Family, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of the good times you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.

Mary-Ellen Marks

July 16, 2013

I was fortunate to work with Shirley for a few years here at Tufts School of Dental Medicine. It is probably 20 years now but I still remember her fondly. When we first met she had recently recovered from a heart attack and was all about eating well and exercising. I recall her sense of humor as well as her common sense. My deepest sympathies to the family she loved dearly.

Michael Stressenger

July 16, 2013

Mom, I'm so happy that the end of your journey turned out mcuh better than you had feared. I hope that wherever you are you are able to see how many souls you've touched. I can only imagine how happy you are to be dome with hearing loss, diabetes and dementia. Thank you for the never ending love and support.

July 16, 2013

Grief is so hard, but my special memories of your perpetual smile and great sense of humor are helping me cope. It is so sad to say good-bye to a sister, who was also a great friend.
I love you - always and forever! Your baby sister, Ruthie

July 15, 2013

To my Shirley whirly, baby doll, mama and my special friend I will laugh with you in heaven, It is your time to rest in peace. jo

July 15, 2013

Shirley, you were the best boss anybody could ask for. I'll miss you dearly and will always remember the laughter, funny faces and all the crazy noises we made. You were a true ray of sunshine.

I love you, Josephine

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Jul

18

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Jul

18

Interment

Rock Ridge Cemetery

Sharon, MA

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126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

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